Cronos The New Dawn Complete Controls for PC and Controller

Press Space to stomp!

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Cronos: The New Dawn, the latest survival horror title from Bloober Team, is now available on PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PS5. It is a combat-heavy game that borrows from contemporaries but also introduces enough unique actions and mechanics to stand out.

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If you need a reference to its default scheme, here are the complete controls for Cronos: The New Dawn, whether you’re playing on keyboard and mouse or a controller.

Cronos The New Dawn Complete Controls for Keyboard and Mouse

Here are the complete controls for Cronos: The New Dawn if you’re playing on keyboard and mouse.

ActionInput
Move ForwardW
Move BackwardS
Move LeftA
Move RightD
RunLeft Shift
Camera Rotation RateMouse
InteractE
InventoryTab
Pause MenuEsc
CompassC
Swap ToolX
Use ToolLeft Mouse Button + Left Ctrl
Change Weapons1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Quick Fabricate Ammo (Hold)1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Aim (Hold)Right Mouse Button
ShootRight Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button
PunchLeft Mouse Button
StompSpace
TorchMiddle Mouse Button
Pyre (Hold)Middle Mouse Button
ReloadR
Quick HealQ

Cronos The New Dawn Complete Controls for Controller

Here are the complete controls for Cronos: The New Dawn if you’re playing an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

ActionXbox InputPlayStation Input
MoveLeft StickLeft Stick
RunLSL3
CameraRight StickRight Stick
CompassRSR3
Aim (Hold)LTL2
Torch / Pyre (Hold)LBL1
Stomp / Shoot (Aiming)RTR2
Punch / Use Tool (Aiming)RBR1
Quick HealYTriangle
ReloadXSquare
Swap ToolBCircle
InteractAX
InventoryView ButtonTouchpad
Pause MenuMenu ButtonOptions
Change WeaponsD-PadD-Pad
Quick Fabricate Ammo (Hold)D-Pad (Hold)D-Pad (Hold)
BackBCircle

Can you Remap Controls in Cronos: The New Dawn?

Yes, you can fully remap controls in Cronos: The New Dawn, no matter the input type. The game gives you complete control over keyboard and mouse and controller inputs with a dedicated section in the controls menu.

Cronos: The New Dawn Supported Controllers on PC

Cronos: The New Dawn has native support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers on PC. I tested the Xbox Series controller as well as the DualShock 4, and both worked perfectly as you would expect with Steam Input disabled.

Additionally, the game lets you swap between button prompt types regardless of the controller plugged in. I didn’t have a DualSense on hand, but I won’t be surprised if it has support for its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback as well.

I’m very happy with the flexibility offered in Cronos: The New Dawn when it comes to customizing the controls experience. You can adjust sensitivity as well for both input types, invert controls, and access aim assist as well.


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Ali Hashmi

Ali Hashmi is a games journalist, reviewer, and guides writer with over eight years of experience covering the gaming industry across news, reviews, features, walkthroughs, and technical guides. He currently writes for Prima Games and GTA 6 Bible, and has previously contributed to Dot Esports, WhatIfGaming, GameTyrant, and The OuterHaven. With a background in Computer Science and years spent covering PC gaming, Ali has developed a strong focus on performance analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, and in-depth game coverage alongside traditional reviews and features. A longtime fan of action games, Ali spends most of his time obsessing over stylish combat systems, difficult boss fights, immersive sims, and retro shooters that feel like they were pulled straight out of the late ‘90s. When he isn’t replaying Dark Souls for the hundredth time or climbing Ascension levels in Slay the Spire, he’s usually hunting for the next indie game to recommend to everyone around him. His coverage regularly includes AAA releases, indie games, Soulslikes, survival titles, live service games, and technical PC focused guides.